Program Assistant, Women Innovators (WIn) Fellowship, empowerME, Middle East Programs

Atlantic Council of the United States
vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b)
United States, D.C., Washington
1101 15th Street Northwest (Show on map)
Jan 20, 2025
Job Location: Atlantic Council Headquarters - Washington, DC Employment Type: Full-Time Seniority Level: Entry Job Category: Staff Overview The Atlantic Council seeks a creative, motivated, and hard-working program assistant to support the administrative and programmatic activities in the fluid environment of the Women Innovators (WIn) Fellowship. The ideal candidate will have an interest in international business, entrepreneurship, and women's economic empowerment. The program assistant will work closely with the Assistant Director and Associate Director of the WIn Fellowship on all aspects of day-to- day program management. The ideal candidate will be remarkably well-organized and detail-oriented and will have demonstrable administrative experience, communication experience and experience in event execution and logistics. The program assistant will manage meetings and arrange travel logistics for the WIn Fellowship team, support the planning and execution of events, support the recruitment of fellows, draft social media content, update the WIn Fellowship webpage, manage and liaise with internal and external contacts, draft weekly activity reports and maintain team files, among other responsibilities. The candidate will also be encouraged to engage in their own research and publishing. A successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, communicate effectively, and proactively seek out opportunities for growth. The position requires a superior ability to multitask with demonstrable experience in coordinating multiple projects and events, excellent administrative skills, exceptional writing ability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. Experience living, studying or working in the Middle East region and proficiency in Arabic are a plus. This position is based in our Washington, DC, headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office. The Atlantic Council offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, education, and organizational equity, with offers from $53,000 to $59,000. Applications submitted by February 21, 2025 will be prioritized for consideration. Job responsibilities Manage, coordinate, and schedule WIn Fellowship internal and external meetings. Arrange team travel to the Middle East. Support the planning and execution of several WIn Fellowship events, roundtables, webinars across various Middle East countries and in Washington. Support the planning and execution of the annual "WIn Fellowship Roadshow" fellows visit the US and other regional conferences. Oversee and coordinate multiple projects including events, research, podcast trackers, and publications related to entrepreneurship. Draft social media posts to promote articles, events, podcasts, and projects; collaborating with the communications team to successfully promote the WIn Fellowship projects and entrepreneurship-related events and publications. Prepare briefing materials, background memos, and weekly activity reports on WIn Fellowship activities for senior members of the Atlantic Council. Serve as a liaison for internal and external offices, including high-level US and foreign government officials, diplomats, business executives, board members, and internal Council employees and management. Organize and oversee the proper maintenance of files, documents (e.g. proposals, presentations, meeting notes, social media posts, speeches, etc), contacts, and confidential records to assist senior management in tracking and prioritizing various tasks and projects. Support other Middle East Programs activities as appropriate. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Middle East affairs, international affairs, or economics/business. Approximately 0-2 years of relevant work experience. Excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills. Experience supporting the planning and execution of events. Strong attention to detail. Superior writing, communication, and analytic skills. Ability to represent the Atlantic Council to external constituencies, such as senior officials, board members, donors, and individual and corporate members. HTML and web skills are a plus. Demonstrable interest in the MENA region. Experience living, studying or working in the MENA region is highly desired, as is proficiency in the Arabic language. To produce quality work and to successfully achieve our mission, we recognize the need for our staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a work/life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package helps to keep costs low for our staff and their families. Benefits include, but are not limited to comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 403(b) plan, FSA options, pet insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and wellness benefits. APPLY NOW Explore the Program Through our Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East and Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative, the Atlantic Council works with allies and partners in Europe and the wider Middle East to protect US interests, build peace and security, and unlock the human potential of the region. Learn more All Atlantic Council employees are required to adhere to the Atlantic Council's vaccination policy. All Atlantic Council employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted, and they must submit proof of both vaccination and COVID-19 booster shot on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement through human resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Please note: The Atlantic Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and District of Columbia civil rights regulations and policies, the Atlantic Council does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics covered by applicable law. The Atlantic Council provides reasonable accommodation for all qualified applicants needing assistance, employees whose disability, sincere religious belief, or other protected characteristics are protected by law, and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. The Atlantic Council believes that equity and inclusion amongst our team members are critical to our success as a global organization, and seeks to recruit, develop, and advance the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Eligibility to work in the United States is confirmed with E-Verify; employment at the Atlantic Council is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).